Downtown is a densely settled commercial core of a community that serves as its social and economic center.
Photo Credit: Downtown Muskegon, MI
Downtown acts as a key defining feature of a community's overall sense of place.
Photo Credit: Downtown Frankenmuth, MI
Downtown is multi-functional with places to shop, work, dine, live, worship, and enjoy a variety of cultural offerings.
Photo Credit: Downtown Farmington
Calls To Action
Strengthening Downtowns
Membership in 2024
225
New Members in 2024
26
Educational Opportunities in 2024
40
Increased MDA Facebook Reach
79.2%
Legislative Visits in 2024
80
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RFP City of Eastpointe Master Plan
The City of Eastpointe has an active RFP for the creation of its Master Plan and Economic Development Strategy.
Read MoreSt. Ignace Recreation Director/Facility Manager
Applications will be accepted in the Office of the City Manager for the position of Recreation Director/ Facility Manager with the City...
Read MoreDowntown Marketing and Branding Trends
Our latest podcast is now available for your listening pleasure! Community branding and downtown marketing work hand-in-hand to provide...
Read MoreStrategic Planning for Downtowns
What is Strategic Planning? Strategic planning is a way for downtown or district organizations to decide where they want to go in the future...
Read More2024 Achievements
225 Members
5 New MiPDM Participants
In-Person DDA Board Trainings
Quarterly Legislative Update to Members
80 In Person Legislator Visits
10 Business Associate Members
300+ Event Attendees
Mobile Tours & Networking Opportunities Expanded
MDA Blog
Strategic Planning for Downtowns
What is Strategic Planning? Strategic planning is a way for downtown or district organizations to decide where they want to go in the future...
Read MoreUnlock the Potential of Your DDA Website
Discover how a dedicated website can revolutionize your efforts for engagement, visibility, and efficiency & save you time!
Read MoreLooking For Ways To Tackle Michigan's Housing Crisis?
Our friends at McKenna provide examples of Michigan communities working on the current housing 'crisis'.
Read MoreSpotlight on Michigan's Downtowns
Spotlight on Michigan’s Downtowns MEDC works with communities of all sizes across Michigan to help preserve and revitalize their...
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